He Posted a Sushi Burger. Got 50 Million Views on Instagram. And Built an Empire.

Paul Ryu, founder of JPMforce and the mind behind hundreds of viral food videos, is the go-to content strategist for Las Vegas restaurants. From sushi burgers to steakhouse reels, his work has transformed how hospitality brands show up online.

Watch now to learn how one off-menu item sparked 50 million views, why he only hires active creators, and what it takes to scale influence without selling out.

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Chapters:
[04:20] - Moving to America Alone at 13
[15:10] - The Sushi Burger That Went Viral
[30:05] - Working with Top Vegas Clients
[38:15] - Scaling Without Selling Out
[47:10] - Why Most Restaurant Content Misses the Mark


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Episode Links:

Paul Ryu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryusauce/?hl=en
Paul Ryu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryusauce?lang=en
Paul Ryu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryu-85512214/
Paul Ryu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryusauce
JMPForce: https://www.jmpforce.com/
JMPForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmpforce/?hl=en
JPMForce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jmpforce
JPMForce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jmpforce/
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas: https://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/


Key Takeaways:
Paul Ryu Turned One Post into a Business: By creating and promoting a viral sushi burger, Ryu proved that content could drive real sales. That one campaign led to national media coverage and launched his agency.
Start Posting Before You Overthink It: Ryu values clean content but believes too many brands get stuck waiting for perfection. His approach is simple: create, post, learn, and keep moving.
Storytelling Builds Trust and Clients: From steakhouse reels to wedding chapel videos, Ryu helps brands uncover and share what makes them special. That authenticity keeps clients coming to him.


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ABOUT PAUL RYU —
Paul Ryu is the Co-founder & Managing Partner at JMPforce. A leader in digital hospitality marketing, Ryu oversees a content agency that specializes in high-impact storytelling and creator-driven strategy. Known for turning viral moments into measurable business results, his work has helped restaurants grow their audiences, boost engagement, and drive real foot traffic. With a background in sales and years of hands-on content creation, he brings a unique blend of strategy and execution to every project.


ABOUT RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS —
Restaurant Influencers is a weekly video podcast series presented by Entrepreneur Media and Cali BBQ Media. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) talks with business leaders like Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Dyrdek, Emeril Lagasse, Mayim Bialik, Jon Taffer, Robert Irvine, Toast co-founder Aman Narang, and more, about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling, marketing, branding, and how to show up where customers are engaging online.

Published by Entrepreneur Media - https://entreprenuer.com
Produced by Cali BBQ Media - https://betheshow.media